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Lessons in Obedience

Yevette — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 22:25:11 +0000

My nightly routine is to eat dinner, surf the internet &/or crash on the couch for the remainder of the evening. Yesterday was no exception or so I thought. It was on my heart to run a few errands but I was too tired to do so. Oddly enough the Lord began to deal with me about this and I must admit that I was a little surprised. I managed to get the few things done that I needed to and still go to bed at my normal time. Imagine my surprise when I tossed and turned the entire night.

I wanted to cry out of sheer exhaustion when I finally had to get up and begin my day. As I went before the Lord in prayer he brought yesterday to mind and I noted that my spirit was uneasy the entire night because of my own disobedience to what I had been lead to do. A moment of repentence and a while of pouting has brought with it a most valuable reminder. And that is our God is indeed our heavenly father and we his children. Starbucks here I come! Be blessed.

Purpose

Yevette — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 01:37:17 +0000

Have you ever wondered what on earth the Lord has you here for? Today, as I read the story of Noah in the book of Genesis I asked this question of myself. Quite often when I am in prayer the Spirit of the Lord speaks the following words to me “I am a voice of one crying in the wilderness prepare ye the way of the Lord.” This is in reference to John the Baptist, but I didn’t know what it had to do with me. Today I decided to ask and quite honestly, as a prophet of the Lord, I received much more than I expected. I won’t go into details, but more than a few questions were answered and for that I am thankful.

So… What about you? What has the Lord been speaking into your spirit? And if He hasn’t been speaking ask yourself this. Do I really know Him and/or is sin blocking my ability to hear? If you would like to know Jesus as Lord click on the above tab “an invitation.” I’d love to hear from you.

Stress and Anxiety

Yevette — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 05:02:25 +0000

Earlier today I wrote a blog entry of the same title on sparkpeople.com. The purpose was to hold myself accountable in my goal of going to the gym each weeknight in order to alleviate the stress and anxiety that is in my life. Doing so was very helpful as 7pm neared. My designated time. Not only had I posted this information, but immediately received two responses from others in the same circumstances. Both appreciating the topic as well as the idea.

So… What in the world does this have to do with being single? Everything! How often do we hold ourselves accountable to those we trust? How often are we left to struggle with our own vices because we are too proud or too afraid to trust? Isn’t it time to re-evaluate our method and manner of doing things? Especially if its not working. Consider this, what do you have to lose? Be blessed.

“…establish thou the work of our hands upon us…”

Yevette — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 02:50:34 +0000

How is it that towards the end of the year we become more reflective and yet no sooner than the new year begins we completely forget about our previous thoughts and begin establishing new goals? So the question is “have you accomplished what you purposed to do for this year?” If not why set new goals? Stay focused and prayerfully ask the Lord to “establish the work of your hands” according to His word in Psalm 90:17. Why? Why is it necessary to not proceed without having completed what you set out to do in the first place? The reason is simple: CONSISTENCY. Little progress is made in our lives if we do not proceed in the goals we set. Financial, Social, Educational, Physical and most importantly Spiritual. So…if need be stay put, change your dates and dig your heels in. By the way be encouraged that you had the guts to stay the course. Be blessed.

Looking Back

Yevette — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:09:29 +0000

As we approach the end of the year I was forced to analyze whether or not I had achieved the goals that I had set for myself and the beginning of the year. Unfortunately I came up short which is very frustrating since last year I did very well in this area. However, therein may be the problem. Could it be that my success in completing last years goals have caused me to let down my guard for the year 2009? I believe so. Don’t get me wrong there are a few smaller goals that I set for this year and did very well in achieving them. Enrolling in pilates, learning to swim and most of all becoming more involved in my personal writing. I submitted two articles over the summer for publication. A huge step for me. But there is one goal that still alludes me. So the question is do I continue and work towards this goal in the coming year or leave it uncompleted here in 2009?

Personally I really don’t think the latter is an option. I would have liked to be beyond this point in order to focus on other goals for 2010. So although it may be required of me to put forth more effort next year, God willing, I believe it will be worth it. So tell me… What are your goals for the coming year? Isn’t it time to give it some serious consideration?

“The thoughts of the [steadily] diligent tend only to plenteousness, but everyone who is impatient and hasty hastens only to want.”

Proverbs 21:5 Amplified Bible

The Prayers of the Righteous…

Yevette — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 22:36:48 +0000

For the past few months I’ve been in a constant state of flux. Having left one ministry after several years and not quite wanting to begin the prayerful search of looking for another. In truth I was feeling a bit resentful and unwilling to be bothered. A few days ago the Lord met and ministered to me from John 15:12-17 about loving one another. How easy it is to forget that commandment to “love one another as I have loved you.” There were two principles the Lord reminded me of:

That I must be willing to love God’s people.
“Do not allow the hurt that you’ve experienced to hinder you.”

What came from this experience was not only a willingness to forgive, but a poem entitled “wounded hearts.” I praise God for the gift and healing writing brings to my life. But I will admit that what surprised me the most was a friends response when I shared this testimony with her. She was more than thrilled because she’d been praying specifically for me in this area of my life. Something I was not aware of. I thank God for all of the “prayer warriors” but most of all for my friend Edith.

“The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.”

Literary Event!

Yevette — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 18:01:28 +0000

EVENT:
Scribal Anointing One-Day Intensive
Christian Writer’s Workshop
Hosted by West Coast Chapter of
Voices of Christ Literary Ministries International

DATE:
Saturday, February 21, 2009

TIME:from 9am – 5pm

LOCATION:
Valley Vista Recreation Room
3001 Cabana Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89122
(one block East of Nellis off Vegas Valley)

DESCRIPTION:
This one-day intensive workshop is based on the book, The Scribal
Anointing, ™ written by Theresa Harvard Johnson. It is a comprehensive
training and demonstration guide for Christian prophetic writers.

Based on biblical principles, this class is exclusively for those who
write the prophetic, creative word of God. Poets, playwrights, novelists,
psalmists and others who have sought answers concerning the purpose for
their gift, and how it is used to ministers to others will learn the
history and purpose of scribes, and discover the purpose for their unique
scribal gifting.

All ages welcome. Under 18 must have written permission from their
parents to attend.

For more information:
Web: www.propheticscribewritersforum.blogspot.com
Email: westcoast@voicesofchrist.org
Phone: (702) 568-5460
This is a FREE Workshop

Scribal Anointing Manual and Companion will be available on site Scribal
Anointing $25/ Scribal Companion $20 / Both $40.
No purchase necessary to attend workshop

Welcome Back

Yevette — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 04:29:30 +0000

Welcome back is more of a sentiment to myself than it is to you the reader. Each year I, along with so many others, promise to change this behavior, improve in another area and the promises go on and on. The one thing I’ve found myself lacking in is my writing ministry. I use the word “ministry” because I don’t write purely for entertainment purposes. I feel in my heart that it is something I’ve truly been called of the Lord to do. Unfortunately I’ve taken it lightly throughout the years. Prayerfully this will no longer be the case. So here I am writing in a blog that I’ve avoided for quite some time. It won’t be ignored any longer. It feels good to be back.

Becoming Unstuck

Yevette — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 17:19:40 +0000

I don’t know about you, but I frequently find myself stuck in a rut. Doing the same thing day in and day out. It gets old after awhile and oddly enough there are times when I don’t even realize that my life has become mundane and so routine.

This year not only have I noted that I am indeed “stuck” in my everyday life, career and walk with God, but I have made conscious efforts to learn why. The answers would create a completely different entry (smile). More on that at a later date!

Today I did a few things to move beyond this place that I ‘ve found myself in. First, I took the day off from work for no particular reason other than it was Friday and I wanted to. Second, I had my devotional time on my back patio at roughly 6am this morning. Something I rarely do but thoroughly enjoyed. I know some of you are wondering why didn’t I sleep in but I’m an early-bird. What can I say?!! Third, I accepted an invitation from my friend Roz to join her in the sauna at the gym. This was huge in and of itself since the thought of putting on a swimsuit never, ever appeals to me. I must admit that saying “yes” for once instead of my usual “no thank you” resulted in a wonderful morning. It was a powerful lesson in me stepping outside of my comfort zone. Fourth, since I have a fondness for art I decided to indulge myself and visit the fine art gallery at the Bellagio. It was a wonderful experience and something I rarely do unless I’m on vacation in another city. And finally I sealed my adventures for the day with a quiet moment with my heavenly father at the UNLV Library. What can I say I’m a library nerd at heart! By doing this I received a word and direction from the Father that might otherwise not have been or atleast it would have been delayed.

What I’ve learned from this day is that it’s ok to say “yes” sometimes. Doing so will quite possibly move me to a place I wanted to go in the first place. Try it and let me know.

Perspective

Yevette — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 21:58:05 +0000

I had every intention of writing a heartfelt and emotional entry about the pains of being single in ministry. However, now after reading this mornings “Streams in the desert” everything has been placed into it’s proper perspective. How easy it would be to wallow in self pity but no the Father has seen fit to remind me that we have all been called to a life of suffering and sacrifice with Christ (Phil. 3:10). It’s not a popular message and may not be preached too often but it is what it is.

So the pain and sorrow I felt lastnight and awakened with this morning has subsided and in it’s place a reminder that:

” I have been crucified with Christ

and I no longer live,

but Christ lives in me.

The life I live in the body,

I live by faith in the Son of God,

who loved me and gave himself for me.”

Galatians 2:20 NIV